A record 107 COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Wisconsin on Tuesday. An increase was expected, as reporting caught up after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. And the Department of Health Services clarified that this is the date the death was reported to public health agencies, not the date of death. Your #COVID19_WI update w/recovered cases at 82%, but a new record for deaths at 107. Remember, this is the date the death was reported to public health, not the date of death. As data … [Read More...]
Evers says Trump lawsuit ‘has no merit’
In an indication that it will issue a decision fairly quickly, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has given the administration of Governor Tony Evers until 8:30 tonight (Tuesday) to respond to a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to disqualify 221,000 votes in Dane and Milwaukee counties. The court issued that order on Tuesday afternoon, not long after Evers dismissed the merits of the lawsuit during a conference call with reporters. "I personally carried out my duty to certify that election, … [Read More...]
Trump campaign files lawsuit to overturn Wisconsin election results
As expected, the Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin's election results. The suit comes after a recount in the state's two most populous - and most Democratic - counties. The campaign paid $3 million for that, but did not gain any votes. In the lawsuit, filed directly with the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Trump campaign is challenging 221,323 absentee ballots cast in Dane and Milwaukee Counties, including all in-person absentee ballots cast in those counties, … [Read More...]
Monday COVID-19 numbers reflect lower testing over holiday, hospitalizations heading back up
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported just over 23-hundred new coronavirus cases on Monday, and six COVID-19 related deaths. The numbers reflect a decrease in testing over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. DHS reported 2,534 new cases out of just over 8,700 tests. The daily positive test rate was about 29 percent, while the the seven-day positive test rate remained at 27.8 percent. Today's #COVID19_WI update has 1,800+ Wisconsinites hospitalized right now because of this … [Read More...]
Wisconsin Restaurant Association unveils ‘Ready to Serve Safely’ campaign
A new effort aims to help folks dine with peace of mind. Wisconsin's restaurants have taken a significant financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic. The Wisconsin Restaurant Association's new "Ready to Serve Safely" campaign highlights those that follow state and federal guidelines and adhere to public health orders. Restaurants that meet all the criteria are listed at safediningwisconsin.com. Criteria for the program include cleaning and sanitation practices, social distancing, … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Evers says Trump lawsuit ‘has no merit’
In an indication that it will issue a decision fairly quickly, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has given the administration of Governor Tony Evers until 8:30 tonight (Tuesday) to respond to a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to disqualify 221,000 votes in Dane and Milwaukee counties. The court issued that order on Tuesday afternoon, not long after […]
Crime & Courts
BBB urges caution when picking out gifts this Cyber Monday
It’s Cyber Monday and many of us will be looking for deals online, but be careful. The Better Business Bureau’s Bao Vang says scams are on the rise this time of year and she recommends caution. “If someone is splashing ‘sale’, ‘limited-time deals’ just think twice about whether this is luring you instead of actually […]
Titletown Report
Packers rout Bears for 100th win in series (AUDIO)
After falling to the Colts in Indianapolis a week earlier, the Green Bay Packers bounced back to dominate their NFC North Division rivals, the Chicago Bears, pulling out a 41-25 win at Lambeau Field. The Packers became the first team to reach 100 wins in the longtime rivalry and now boast a 100-95-6 record in […]
Sports
Packers rout Bears for 100th win in series (AUDIO)
After falling to the Colts in Indianapolis a week earlier, the Green Bay Packers bounced back to dominate their NFC North Division rivals, the Chicago Bears, pulling out a 41-25 win at Lambeau Field. The Packers became the first team to reach 100 wins in the longtime rivalry and now boast a 100-95-6 record in […]